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Edward J. Destefano

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Buzzards Bay, MA
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CRD#: 5349990
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Professional summary


Edward Joseph Destefano, who also goes by Edward J Destefano Jr, Edward Destefano, is a registered financial professional currently at FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Edward has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


Edward J Destefano Jr | Edward Destefano

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 10, 2018 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
Buzzards Bay, MA
Past

October 28, 2016 - October 10, 2018

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 5, 2012 - October 26, 2016

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
ANDOVER, MA
Past

February 20, 2008 - April 27, 2012

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
ANDOVER, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(3/13/2024)
RR
Maine
(10/10/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/10/2018)
RR
Nevada
(1/10/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/10/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(1/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/8/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150 / SEC#: , 8-49727

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 238, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone number
(724) 846-2488
Established
Pennsylvania since 10/21/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DANIELS, BLAKE WILLIAMCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; SECRETARY;TREASURER;CFO1285106
DANIELS, BRIAN LEEOWNER1213561
BENTLEY, GREGORY JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER705379
PINTARIC, WILLIAM RICHARD JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WHITENACK, MITCH LEECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP, PFO, POO4794021

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Company Information


FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150Buzzards Bay, MA

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